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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Sudbury - Updated Nov 2026

Newcomb Terrain Systems
4.9(
43
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Joel did a great job turning some raw undeveloped land into a beautiful up hill driveway. The job involved rebuilding a stone wall, tree stump excavation, sculpting over 250 yards of soils into gentle slopes and finishing the job by spreading gravel for the new driveway. Joel is a master at working an excavator and has excellent work ethics. I am looking forward to having him back to do the next round of work on my property."
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excavating stumps

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H&H Landscape Management
5.0(
135
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin, Lauren and crew were great to work with. We had just installed about 320 feet of fence and we were looking to install new beds that lined the perimeter of the entire backyard and front yard fence and fill them in with shrubs/perennials. We were also interested in introducing some hardscape in the form of a casual patio. Justin and Lauren produced a design document/art that showed the design proposal and listed the proposed shrubs and some beautiful irregular bluestone designs and a boulder feature, and that sold us on the project, so we went forward with it. For the entirety of the project Justin, Lauren and crew were all very approachable and forthright. Early on we identified some items that could cost extra, including some ledge. Justin was able to use his contacts with an excavation company to bring in a heavy duty drill and drill out a lot of ledge, giving us a much more level lawn. They were also able to improvise and use the boulders that got drilled out as a beautify boulder lined retaining wall. They are also now doing tree care service, and were able to prune the trees lining our backyard which was something that we've needed to do for a while and have been dragging out feet on. The crew worked long days and managed to get the project done in a little over 2 weeks, considering how many moving parts there were (irrigation fixes, heavy machinery, excavation, sod installation, shrub and perennial installation and boulder/patio installation), it was pretty awesome that they got done so quickly! I would definitely work with H & H again."
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+21

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Triple J Landscaping and Concrete
4.9(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Spring yard cleanup, clean flower beds , add stone to flower beds, and remove 3 large abrovites. James was wonderful. He gave me a very fair estimate. Showed up on time with his crew. The day started with some flurries but that didn't stop them from getting the job done. Looks great 👍."
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Old Fieldstone Retaining Wall (80 sq feet)
Old Fieldstone Retaining Wall (80 sq feet)
Old Fieldstone Retaining Wall (80 sq feet)
Old Fieldstone Retaining Wall (80 sq feet)

+70

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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A&J Stoneworks And Landscaping
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rafael and his crew did an outstanding job getting our yard ready for the winter. The yard is spotless, they trimmed plants, even cut grass that we hadn’t asked them to do. Fast, very efficient, and good people to work with."
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen
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Outdoor kitchen

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC
4.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blue Cost did a great job. Repair and concrete along the bulkhead, regrade the area near the bulkhead. Add concrete pad next to the porch, create a drain away from house.. Clean the gutters and blower the leaves. Excellent job, very nice people, I will hire the. Again. Thanks to Carolina and her husband and the other person who help with the job well done."
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Patio and Walkways

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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